Burbank, CA, Bob Hope Airport (BUR) United States (US)
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Address: Bob
Hope Airport, 2627 Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505, USA
Location: The airport is located 5km (3 miles) northwest
of Burbank and 20km (12 miles) north of Los Angeles
Website: www.burbankairport.com
E-mail: Via the
airport's website
Telephone: (818) 840 8840
Country Code: 1
Time Zone: GMT - 9 (GMT - 8 from the first Sunday in April
to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals: 2
Transfer between Terminals: Terminals A and B are housed
in the same building and are within walking distance of each other.
An information desk is centrally located in Terminal A. Courtesy telephones are situated in each gate area and in other areas of the terminal.
Money and communications: A bank is situated at the main entrance on Hollywood Boulevard, near the economy car park C. There are ATMs located around the terminal. Eating and drinking: There are various snack bars and restaurants. Shopping: There are various gift shops within the terminal, including newsagents. Luggage: There is a lost property service. Other facilities: There is a shoeshine service.
Services for the disabled include TDD phones located at gates A1, A6, B3 and the Terminal B lobby. Since all aircraft are boarded via stairs, lifts are available.
The airport is the closest airport to Hollywood and central Los Angeles. The airport is located on Hollywood Way, which can be accessed via the Golden State Hwy-5. From Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles, take Hollywood Hwy-101 northbound, which leads into Hollywood Hwy-170. Turn right into Victory Boulevard and then left into Hollywood Way. The airport's website has detailed driving directions with maps.
Rail: Local commuter trains, Metrolink and Amtrak, both serve the airport station, which is situated on Empire Avenue, at the south entrance to the airport. The station is within walking distance, however, an airport tram shuttles passengers the short distance to the station. Metrolink services run regularly to Los Angeles Union Station and other destinations, while the Amtrak 'Pacific Surfliner' train travels between San Diego and San Luis Obispo and stops at Burbank Bob Hope Airport 10 times daily (five northbound, five southbound). The five southbound trains stop at LA Union Station and four continue on to Orange County and San Diego. After departing Bob Hope, the northbound Pacific Surfliner stops in Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. For more information call 1 800 USA RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com. Road: Taxi: Taxis and shuttles are available from the airport, departing from the islands in front of the terminal building. Bus: The airport is served by MTA public buses, which run to Hollywood (bus no.163), Burbank (bus no.165) and downtown Los Angeles (bus no.94).
The Hilton Burbank Airport & Convention Centre (tel: (818) 843 6000) is situated opposite the main entrance to the airport and is connected to the airport terminal by shuttle bus. Nearby hotels include the Hilton Glendale & Executive Meeting Centre (tel: (818) 956 5466), Ramada Inn Burbank Airport (tel: (818) 843 5955) and Travelodge Burbank (tel: (818) 845 2408).